In the early morning hours of June 13, 2025, the life of 18-year-old White Caucasian male Ryan Lee Snow was tragically cut short in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Deputies from the Laramie County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the West Winds Mobile Home Community at approximately 12:14 a.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival at a single-wide home on Williams Street, they discovered Ryan with a fatal gunshot wound.
Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The investigation into the death of Ryan Lee Snow painted a chaotic picture. Inside the residence, law enforcement found a scene of disarray, with conflicting accounts from witnesses initially hampering their efforts to piece together the events of that night. It was reported that a disagreement had occurred between Ryan and another young man present at the home, which escalated with tragic consequences. A. 45-caliber handgun was found at the scene, along with a spent casing. The presence of suspected narcotics and paraphernalia was also noted by investigators as they worked to understand the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting.
In the days that followed, the investigation led to an arrest. Nathan Lee Pfaff, a 19-year-old from Cheyenne who was known to be friends with Ryan, was taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder. Initially, two individuals had been detained for questioning. Pfaff's bond was later set at $250,000 cash. The community was left to mourn the loss of a young man, whose unexpected passing was described in his obituary as leaving a profound void in the lives of those who knew him. He was remembered as a determined individual with a great sense of humor and a vibrant personality.
